Summer Music at Vermont Farms and Vineyards
July 04, 2026
Vermont summer music festivals and performances are in every corner of the state. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer evenings, here are seven Vermont farms and vineyards hosting outdoor summer music concerts in 2026.
-Live music at Earth Sky Time in Manchester. Courtesy of Earth Sky Time
Earth Sky Time in Manchester
In Southern Vermont, Earth Sky Time in Manchester hosts performances by bands and musicians like Billy Wylder’s Moonshine, Kotoko Brass, and Saints and Liars & Wild Leek River.
Earth Sky Time, located at the base of Equinox Mountain, is a certified organic three-generation family farmstead, wood-fired bakery, concert venue and community of artists, musicians and friends. Beer, wine, pizza and salad platters are available for purchase. (1547 Main Street, Manchester; earthskytime.com). Tickets $20; kids free.
When: Concerts 5-9 p.m. Concerts held on select dates now through Oct. 11, 2026
-Outdoor music at Knoll Farm in Fayston. Courtesy of Knoll Farm
Knoll Farm in Fayston
Bragg Hill Road, where you’ll find iconic views of the Mad River Valley, is home to Knoll Farm, an organic berry and Icelandic sheep farm.
Enjoy folk, Americana, bluegrass, rock and more at six summer concerts over the summer (700 Bragg Hill Road, Fayston; knollfarm.org). Tickets (donation based) are $33. Purchase food at the farm or bring your own picnic
When: Music starts at 6 p.m. Knoll Farm’s concerts are scheduled for July 11, 18 and 25, Aug. 1, 9, and 15 and Oct. 3, 2026.
-Food Truck Roundup at Retreat Farm. Courtesy of Retreat Farm
Retreat Farm in Brattleboro
Enjoy live music at Retreat Farm every Thursday July 9 to Aug. 27, 2026. Enjoy an evening of tunes, lawn games, craft brews and food truck fare. Bring a blanket, chair, and your friends.
This year’s Food Truck Roundup features musical performances from local and regional bands playing danceable rock, soul, bluegrass, Cajun, jazz, and more. Grab dinner from your favorite food truck. (45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro; retreatfarm.org). Tickets $9 per person, kids under 12 free.
When: Music and food 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays, July 9 to Aug. 27, 2026.
A summer eventing at Pittsford Village Farm. Courtesy of Pittsford Village Farm
Pittsford Village Farm
Pittsford Village Farm hosts free summer concerts on Tuesdays on its 20-acre historic property. The farm, a nonprofit dedicated to being a community center for all, hosts free “Tunesday” concerts between June and August.
Enjoy jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, rock and more. Sit back and enjoy an evening under the stars. (42 Elm St., Pittsford; pittsfordvillagefarm.org). Free admission.
When: Music 6-8 p.m. “Tunesday” concerts held Tuesdays now through Aug. 11, 2026.
-Music at Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero. Courtesy of Snow Farm Vineyard
Snow Farm Vineyard in South Hero
Summer music concerts at Snow Farm Vineyard started in the late 1990s. It could be the longest-running summer concert series in Vermont (they even held performances during the pandemic).
Bring a picnic, enjoy the vineyard’s many wines (they sell beer, too), dance the night away and spend time with friends in a gorgeous setting in the Champlain Islands. (190 West Shore Road, South Hero; snowfarm.com). Free admission.
When: Concerts 6-8 p.m. on Thursdays, now through Sept. 3, 2026.
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Feast & Field concerts in Barnard. -Courtesy of Max Grudzinski/Fable Farm
Feast & Field in Barnard
BarnArts and the Feast & Field Collective host weekly summer outdoor concerts Thursdays at Fable Farm’s orchard in Barnard. Food and drink are available for purchase.
Entry is sliding scale, $5-30 per person. Reservations can be made online at feastandfield.com. Walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. (1525 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard, feastandfield.com).
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays now through Sept. 24, 2026.
Shelburne Vineyard hosts weekly outdoor summer concerts. Courtesy of Shelburne Vineyard
Shelburne Vineyard
Live music at Shelburne Vineyard happens on Fridays and Sundays, with some concerts on Saturdays. Hear artists perform bluegrass, swing, folk, rock and more at this popular vineyard. (6308 Shelburne Road, Shelburne; shelburnevineyard.com).
When: Most 2026 concerts are held Saturdays and and Sundays at 6 p.m. now through August 23, 2026. Check the Shelburne Vineyard website for exact times, ticket prices, and details.
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-Main photo courtesy of Max Grudzinski, photographer for the Feast and Field music series at Fable Farm.